SAN DIEGO — Bumble Bee Foods LLC announced Tuesday a voluntary recall of three specific UPC codes of canned chunk light tuna because of manufacturing “deviations” that occurred in a co-packing facility, according to a statement forwarded by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The statement said the deviations “were part of the […]
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Posted inOxford Hills
Selectmen discuss grants for boat launch, senior assistance
PARIS — Selectmen decided to move forward in applying for grants that, if awarded, would help establish a public boat launch and help senior citizens remain in their homes. At their meeting Monday night, selectmen unanimously authorized Town Manager Amy Bernard to apply for a grant through the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The […]
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Unseasonable cold, deep snow hindering Maine maple syrup season start
MEXICO — Tappers are gearing up for maple syrup season, but the sap hasn’t started running yet because of unseasonably cold temperatures and deep snow pressed against the trees. Ray and Ann Carver of Mexico began tapping trees Wednesday when temperatures topped 40 degrees. They will place 400 taps this month. “Nothing is running yet, […]